https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sW90y4WwJcE Town department leaders presented their visions, goals and budget asks and took questions from elected officials during the town’s “All Hands” meeting Wednesday night, a warmup for the May 3 Town Meeting. “One of the...
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Select Board roundup: Main Street Corridor Project construction crews to use Marathon Way as staging area
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cbKOMNhZAY&feature=youtu.be The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday to allow Main Street Corridor Project construction crews to use Marathon Way — the short road that runs between the Town Common and the Doughboy statue,...
Health director looks to clear up ‘misunderstanding’ related to school COVID responsibilities
Health director Shaun McAuliffe, appearing before the Select Board at Tuesday's meeting, said he wanted to make clear the roles and responsibilities for his department and the School Department as it relates to following individuals with COVID-19 exposure. "I’m...
Planning Board narrowly votes to recommend solar map for Town Meeting approval
By Robert Ford Planning board members on Monday voted 5-4 to recommend Town Meeting approval of a proposed commercial ground-mounted solar overlay district map, while also supporting a zoning bylaw change that addresses solar developments. In the works for more than...
Planning Board roundup: International Marathon Center special permit OK’d
Editor's note: Check back Tuesday for a recap of the Planning Board's discussion about its solar articles for Town Meeting. The proposed International Marathon Center, planned for a spot on town-owned land at 53 East Main Street, took another step forward Monday when...
Main Street Corridor Project update: Work expected to begin in mid-March
The town on Friday released a construction update for the Main Street Corridor Project, indicating that signage is due to be installed the week of March 8, with actual project work anticipated to begin the following week. Below is the update: Beginning the week of...
Health department, schools push forward on reopening plan following announcement from state
Health director Shaun McAuliffe, during his update to the Select Board on Tuesday, said he is conferring with school officials regarding a reopening plan following an announcement from state officials earlier in the day pushing districts to return to full-time...
Select Board removes proposed firearm restriction amendment for this year but plans to revisit it
The Select Board voted unanimously Tuesday not to take action on the proposed amendment to the general bylaw that deals with the discharge of firearms, a proposal that was widely and loudly panned by local hunters. While the board is passing on the proposal for this...
Select Board roundup: CFO requests additional funds so town can ‘stand up to Eversource’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZh198kfKxU&feature=youtu.be At Tuesday’s Select Board meeting the board continued to hear from department leaders regarding the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Chief financial officer Tim O’Leary requested an additional $30,000 for...
ZAC sends proposed tree-cutting bylaw to Planning Board
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zd2ZggiNT7w&feature=youtu.be The Zoning Advisory Committee on Monday made some final tweaks to its proposed tree-cutting bylaw, which is primarily designed to curtail large commercial ground-mounted solar arrays, and voted to send...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 19: Town has 19 active cases; more vaccine info
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 19. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 19 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 19, Hopkinton’s...
ZAC continues tree-cutting bylaw discussion, considers restricting site area alteration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LSKzrTnWfc&feature=youtu.be The Zoning Advisory Committee on Wednesday continued to make progress in its proposed alteration of the town’s tree-cutting bylaw, adjusting the wording in an attempt to tighten up the restrictions...
Design Review Board recommends approval of Cornell’s outdoor expansion
During its meeting Tuesday night, the Design Review Board unanimously recommended approval of the minor site plan modification for an outdoor seating expansion behind Cornell’s Irish Pub. The Hayden Rowe Street establishment next will appear before the Planning Board...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 11: Town has 32 active cases; Natick Mall to host vaccination site
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 11. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Feb. 11 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here: coronavirus-hopkintonma.hub.arcgis.com/ As of Feb. 11, Hopkinton’s...
ConCom expresses concerns with water management for proposed subdivision off Blueberry Lane
Representatives for the developer of the proposed Elmwood Farms III residential subdivision off Blueberry Lane appeared before the Conservation Commission at its meeting Tuesday night, looking to move forward a project that was first introduced more than three decades...
Select Board roundup: Concerns raised about Town Meeting; budget discussions continue; Brault, Palmer recognized
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhIdsyakm80&feature=youtu.be Concerns about the logistics surrounding Annual Town Meeting due to the pandemic were raised at Tuesday’s Select Board meeting. Town Meeting moderator Tom Garabedian appeared before the board and asked...
Planning Board wants more details about Cornell’s outdoor expansion plan
The plan for a permanent outdoor expansion at Cornell's Irish Pub will require more details before the Planning Board votes whether or not to sign off on it, board members decided Monday. The expansion already was approved by the Select Board on Jan. 26. However,...
Hopkinton COVID-19 update for Feb. 7: Town to get Pfizer vaccine, start scheduling appointments this week
Editor's note: This is the town of Hopkinton's COVID-19 update for Feb. 7. COVID-19 Updates and Precautions Special Update — Local Vaccine Information Feb. 7 update Previous updates and additional information and resources can be found here:...
Select Board roundup: Town expected to get boost from state aid; retiring MacAdam lauded
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX3Nvtz1qbA&feature=youtu.be During Tuesday’s Select Board meeting, town manager Norman Khumalo shared some good news regarding the town’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Last Wednesday, Gov. Charlie Baker revised his estimates for local...
Health director: With town details still unclear, seniors should seek outside vaccination site if possible
While Hopkinton’s COVID-19 case numbers have shown improvement over the last couple of weeks, the town still is having its share of issues, and officials remain uncertain of when the vaccine will be available for residents, Health Department director Shaun McAuliffe...